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“When we design inclusively, we're designing so that everyone is delighted with the same product."- Sam Latif , a blind accessibility leader #WednesdayWisdom #Accessibility #DisabilityPrideMonth

Kris' dream is for "all disabled people to have access to the self-realization of being a whole person without positive or negative qualifiers." #DisabilityPride #DisabilityPrideMonth

Former bronze medalist in the 1988 Paralympic Games, Rory Cooper has been chosen for the United States Olympians and Paralympians Association’s Executive Committee. Learn more about the director of @herlpitt's experience at the Paralympic Games >> shrs.pitt.edu/news/shrs-team…

On July 26, 1990, NCD’s Chair Sandra Swift Parrino stood behind President George H.W. Bush as he signed the Americans with Disabilities Act into law – a critically important disability civil rights law that NCD first drafted. #ADA34

Heads up! The countdown to the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) continues! As part of the anniversary celebration, explore the A to Z: Countdown to ADA Anniversary page. Get started here: adaanniversary.org/countdown/ #ADA34 #ThanksToTheADA

"Market failures prevent almost one billion people from accessing the assistive products they need, including eyeglasses, hearing aids, prostheses, wheelchairs, and digital assistive technology." Check out this first ever report @ clintonhealthaccess.org/report/first-e…

We need Congress to take action NOW! Take a minute to sign our petition to tell Congress to support the HCBS Relief Act, which will mandate services in Medicaid. lnkd.in/e2Cx_s6e @thearc_us instagram.com/p/C8sCygNqTI0/…

Today, we congratulate Randy Huzinek who won best staff research project yesterday at the 20th Annual Rehabilitation Institute Research Day sponsored by University of Pittsburgh School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences and the School of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

Huge congratulations to Mitch on the official opening of Assist+ at the UPMC Mercy Hospital Pavillion!! "My goal for Assist+ is to help patients achieve their goals, socialize with the community, and learn about new ideas and resources." - Mitch Bell, Rehab Innovation Specialist

The actions we are talking about today really remind us, that unfortunately, it doesn’t happen automatically. That it takes focus and intent and action and when we do that, that’s actually how the work gets done. --Arati Prabhakar, White House Advisor loom.ly/ywq9Pgg

We continue to feature moms of PATF who have children with disabilities, as part of our efforts to increase awareness of disability representation within our organization. Read the blog by PATF's Wendy Davis: patf.us/patf-marketing… #DisabilityAwareness #Advocacy #Education

On Global Accessibility Awareness Day, a reminder that Diversity includes people with disability! How can we work to make Pitt more inclusive and accessible for all? #GlobalAccessibility #Pitt #DisabilityIsDiversity #GAAD loom.ly/-N7bddI

Pitt continues to lead research innovation with the establishment of the SmartTech Implementation Hub for Paralysis Care. Thanks to a $5 million anonymous gift, this program will provide opportunities to improve independence for individuals with paralysis. loom.ly/2yWj7W8

Happy #WeeklyResource Wednesday! The resource of the week is: Android Accessibility Communities (user-driven)! #resources #inclusivetech #help #access #wireless #text #android #google #community Want more resources? Visit: wirelessrerc.pitt.edu

Happy anniversary to Tech Topics in the News! The Wireless RERC launched our monthly newsletter in June 2022! Thank you to everyone who has subscribed, sent info, and shared our newsletter! Read more at: loom.ly/_BzGiQc #checkout #technews #tech #topics #inthenews

As always we're excited to share our #WeeklyResource! The resource of the week is: Apple Accessibility Communities (user-driven)! #resources #inclusive #tech #help #access #wireless #onlinediscussion #apple #community For more visit: wirelessrerc.pitt.edu

Happy Independence Day from the Wireless RERC! 🇺🇲 #Happy #FourthofJuly #IndependenceDay

Have you signed up for our emailing list yet? We can't wait to share our next newsletter with you! Sign up today at: loom.ly/V6Ua-bE #Tech #News #Sign #Up #Today

It's our last #WeeklyResource Wednesday in June! The weekly resource closing out the month of June is: GPII DeveloperSpace! For all resources, visit: wirelessrerc.pitt.edu #resource #awareness #inclusive #communication #tech

The Wireless RERC would like to thank the @WHEnvironment for inviting us to connect with the community on Sat., June 24. We had fun sharing info on air quality and demoing ways wireless tech can promote healthier environments for all! #healthyenvironment